Steering system questions

[Wlkrstlhd]

I have what i believe is called a 4 cylinder sterndrive that is late 60's. I have to buy a new steering unit for it,I am new to boating so what type do I go with rotary,nfb. I have been looking at teraflex units but don't know which way to go. I have to buy the whole unit ftom steering wheel to cable all the way back. Thanks ahead for any help.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Steering system questions

We need an accurate description of what type engine and drive system you have. OMC, Volvo Penta, Mercruiser, or ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Just knowing it's what you believe is a 4 cyl sterndrive isn't any help.

 

[Wlkrstlhd]

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It is a inline 4 cylinder mercruiser. The outdrive according to what I have found is called a 120/140.

 

[Reel Poor]

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Do you have a serial # or can you narrow the year model down?

The 120 came out in 1964 and ran thru 1989

The 140 came out in 1968

 

[Wlkrstlhd]

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The sterdrive number is 2066652.

 

[Capt Ken]

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Your choice, just get the length correct and use either a rotary or drum system. Just unhook the tiller arm from the end of the cable and loosen the big nut, it will pull out of the tube. Nothing complicated. All systems use the same except for the old OMC True Course cable system.

 

[Capt Ken]

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OOPs, I meant rack or rotary. Guess its too early in the morning for me.

 

[Wlkrstlhd]

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What is the difference between the two. Is one better than the other,also is there a price difference between the two. What is a nfb system.Thanks for the replies.

 

[Bondo]

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It's usually a question of Space behind the Dash, as to whether to use a Rack, or Rotary,.......
It's not about which is Better......

The NFB system is available with Either the Rack or Rotary,....
It helps to take the Torque-Steer out of it....It'll be less apt to Swerve if you let go of the Wheel.....

 

[Wlkrstlhd]

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I have plenty of room behind the dash. Is one better than the other. Sorry for the stupid questions.

 

[Bondo]

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It's usually a question of Space behind the Dash, as to whether to use a Rack, or Rotary,.......
It's not about which is Better......

Like I said,.......No.....